Dlubal News Software for structural and dynamic analysis Data exchange between Tekla Structures and RSTAB Settings for import in RSTAB / RFEM Exchange between RSTAB/RFEM and Tekla Structures Exchange of Data for Drafts, Analysis and Final Planning In building design and plant con- struction, engineers often use dif- ferent and independent models for CAD and structural analysis. Creat- ing several models is not only a common reason for mistakes in planning and transfer but represents double effort. Due to the integrated interface be- tween Dlubal RSTAB/RFEM and Tekla Structures, you can avoid those difficul- ties. Now the interface can also be used on 64-bit operating systems. The connection between CAD and structural analysis allows for a more efficient and accurate planning. Export to RSTAB/RFEM By using the directly integrated interface, it is easy to transfer the analytical model of detailed models from Tekla Structures to RSTAB/RFEM. Analysis model in Tekla Structures When designing a structure in Tekla Structures, a structural model is generated automatically. This model can be easily exported to RSTAB/RFEM by a simple push of a button. Information concerning supports, releases and loads possi- bly included in the Tekla model can be transferred as well. Subsequent to the export, you can calculate the structure in the familiar RSTAB/RFEM environment. The structural model doesn't differ from a model created manually in the calculation program. Intelligent Design Objects When exchanging data, the intelli- gence of objects won't get lost. This means that you will get an equiva- lent object for every column, wall or beam in the RSTAB/RFEM program, not only a collection of lines or surfaces. Model Alignment Subsequent to the structural calcu- lation and the design of cross- sections, you can recall cross- section modifications of Tekla Struc- tures from the analysis model and align them by using unambiguous assignments of structural compo- nents. Moreover, during the update process, the program checks if members have been removed or added. Connections available in Tekla Structures will be adjusted directly and automatically. Video for data exchange between RSTAB/RFEM and Tekla Structures Watch the video presenting the interfaces of Tekla Structures and RSTAB/RFEM! Find the video download at www.dlubal.com in Videos section, in the navigator menu on the left.